Italian American Program - Heinz History Center
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Italian American Program - Heinz History Center
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Founded in 1990, the Italian American Program is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Italian Americans in Western Pennsylvania through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and community outreach.
The Italian American Collection is one of the largest repositories of Italian American artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and archival materials in the United States. For over three decades, it has documented the pivotal role Italian Americans play in shaping the region’s political, economic, religious, and cultural landscapes.
For more information about the Italian American Program, please contact Melissa E. Marinaro, curator, Italian American Program at
[email protected]
or 412-454-6426.
Donate your Artifacts to the Collection
The collection is grown through donations. If you are interested in donating materials, please contact Melissa E. Marinaro at
[email protected]
or 412-454-6426.
Learn more about contributing to the collection
Advisory Council
Since its inception in 1990, the Italian American Program has benefited from the guidance of a community-based volunteer Advisory Council. This Council assists the collection’s curator with programming advice, the dissemination of information to the community, and the collection of materials including oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts.
The Italian American Advisory Council is made up of scholars, educators, executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and community leaders.
J. Dino DePaulo (Chair)
Per Argentine
Bob Buzzelli
Michael Cozza
Dana Del Bianco
Claire DeMarco
Charles DeMonaco
Lorraine Denman
Mia Boccella Hartle
Janet Cercone Scullion
Peter Vercilla
Judi Vitale
CHAIRMEN EMERITI
Louis P. Astorino (1995 – 1999)
Joe D’Andrea (1999 – 2003)
Peter Argentine (2003 – 2007)
Lina Insana (2007 – 2010)
Henry DeLuca (2010-2015)
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The Italian American Bollettino is an e-communication that reports on what’s happening with the History Center’s Italian American Program. Sign up to learn about upcoming events and see highlights from the Italian American Collection.
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The Lega Toscana in the 21st Century: A Digital Humanities Case Study
In Vino Veritas: The Tradition of Winemaking in the Italian American Home
From Cucina to Grocery Store: The Evolution of Pasta-Making in American Homes
Quel Mazzolin di Fiori: I Campagnoli and the Italian American Folk Revival
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Italian American Program
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Founded in 1990, the Italian American Program is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Italian Americans in Western Pennsylvania through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and community outreach.
The Italian American Collection is one of the largest repositories of Italian American artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and archival materials in the United States. For over three decades, it has documented the pivotal role Italian Americans play in shaping the region’s political, economic, religious, and cultural landscapes.
For more information about the Italian American Program, please contact Melissa E. Marinaro, curator, Italian American Program at
[email protected]
or 412-454-6426.
Donate your Artifacts to the Collection
The collection is grown through donations. If you are interested in donating materials, please contact Melissa E. Marinaro at
[email protected]
or 412-454-6426.
Learn more about contributing to the collection
Advisory Council
Since its inception in 1990, the Italian American Program has benefited from the guidance of a community-based volunteer Advisory Council. This Council assists the collection’s curator with programming advice, the dissemination of information to the community, and the collection of materials including oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts.
The Italian American Advisory Council is made up of scholars, educators, executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and community leaders.
J. Dino DePaulo (Chair)
Per Argentine
Bob Buzzelli
Michael Cozza
Dana Del Bianco
Claire DeMarco
Charles DeMonaco
Lorraine Denman
Mia Boccella Hartle
Janet Cercone Scullion
Peter Vercilla
Judi Vitale
CHAIRMEN EMERITI
Louis P. Astorino (1995 – 1999)
Joe D’Andrea (1999 – 2003)
Peter Argentine (2003 – 2007)
Lina Insana (2007 – 2010)
Henry DeLuca (2010-2015)
Sign Up for the Italian American Bollettino
The Italian American Bollettino is an e-communication that reports on what’s happening with the History Center’s Italian American Program. Sign up to learn about upcoming events and see highlights from the Italian American Collection.
Sign Up
On the Blog
View All Posts
The Lega Toscana in the 21st Century: A Digital Humanities Case Study
In Vino Veritas: The Tradition of Winemaking in the Italian American Home
From Cucina to Grocery Store: The Evolution of Pasta-Making in American Homes
Quel Mazzolin di Fiori: I Campagnoli and the Italian American Folk Revival
View All Posts
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